Reeds VHF DSC handbook/Справочник по УКВ-DSC-связи 3rd edition

Издание на английском языке The Reed's VHF DSC Handbook is a user-friendly guide that gets marine VHF radio users quickly up to speed with both the analogue and digital functions on the radio. Sue Fletcher's straightforward explanations and tips describe the leisure craft VHF DSC radio system in detail and its place within GMDSS. Since it was first published it has become the standard work on the subject. Updated to take into account new developments and procedures it provides: all the information required to pass the Short Range Certificate (SRC) - which is compulsory for anyone using a VHF DSC radio; radio procedure, channel allocation, VHF radio theory and more; a full explanation of GMDSS, including details on EPIRBs, SARTs and Navtex; an invaluable onboard reference. The rescue authorities and commercial maritime world now rely almost entirely on DSC for initial contact, so if you need help and want to be heard, a marine VHF DSC radio is essential. Contents Foreword by Kim Fisher, MCA Introduction About this Book Part 1 • Radio theory 1 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) 2 Red Tape 3 The Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Radio 4 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) 5 Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) 6 NAVTEX 7 The Automatic Identification System (AIS) 8 Batteries 9 The Radio Signal 10 International Maritime VHF Channels Quiz 1 30 Questions Quiz 1 Answers Part 2 • Radio practice 11 Standard Procedure 12 Calls and Calling 13 Intership Working 14 UK Coastguard 15 Port Operations and Harbour Authorities 16 Distress 17 Urgency 18 The Safety Call 19 Mobile Phone versus VHF Radio 20 Other – Housekeeping Functions Quiz 2 40 Questions Quiz 2 Answers Part 3 • Radio roundup Quick Call Guide Radio Jargon Buster Useful Addresses Appendix 1 The International Maritime VHF Bandplan Appendix 2 The Short Range Certificate Syllabus Index